Jefferson Road over Little Muskegon River
FairMecosta County, Michigan · East of Morley · Structure no. 000000000006757
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jefferson Road over Little Muskegon River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jefferson Road over Little Muskegon River in Mecosta County, Michigan. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,510 by 2039. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Jefferson Road over Little Muskegon River built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jefferson Road over Little Muskegon River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Jefferson Road over Little Muskegon River carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Jefferson Road over Little Muskegon River?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Jefferson Road over Little Muskegon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.